Bear Harbor to Usal Beach is another pristine coastal section of California. The shoreline is mostly towering forested cliffs that descend into the ocean with only few beaches. At 13.5 miles you will pass Jackass Creek and a small beach, just watch out for the rock gardens you must paddle through to reach it. The second to last on shore stop is Little Jackass Creek at 15.5 miles, there is excellent ocean and creek side camping here equipped with an outhouse. Backcountry camping permits are available at Usal Beach and Needle Rock Visitor Center. The next break in cliffs isn't until Usal Beach.